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Front Cover -- DIGITAL AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION -- PUBLISHED TITLES IN THE ADVANCED FORENSIC SCIENCE SERIES -- DIGITAL AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION: Advanced Forensic Science Series -- Copyright -- DEDICATION -- CONTENTS -- SENIOR EDITOR: BIOGRAPHY -- LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS -- FOREWORD -- 1. Introduction -- Principles of Forensic Science -- What Is Forensic Science? -- The Trace as the Basic Unit of Forensic Science -- Two Native Principles -- Nonnative Principles -- Further Reading -- Relevant Websites -- Forensic Classification of Evidence -- Introduction -- Methods of Classification -- Set Theory -- Taxonomy -- Manufacturing -- Forensic Approaches to Classification -- Class Level Information -- Uniqueness and Individualization -- Relationships and Context -- Further Reading -- Interpretation/The Comparative Method -- Introduction -- Analogy and Comparison within a Forensic Process -- The Comparative Method within Forensic Science -- Further Reading -- Key Terms -- Review Questions -- Discussion Questions -- Additional Readings -- 2. Digital Devices -- Digital Imaging and Photography: An Overview -- History of Images in Forensic Science -- Forensic -- Technical Photography versus Creative Photography -- The Film Camera -- The Digital Camera -- The "Point-and-Shoot" Digital Camera -- Digital Imaging -- Digital SLR -- Scientific Working Group on Imaging Technology -- Admissibility in Court of Digital Photo Images -- Official Images -- Photographic Filters -- Fuji IS Pro -- Conclusion -- Further Reading -- Relevant Websites -- Cellular Phones -- Introduction -- Mobile Phone Network Technology -- Mobile Phone Hardware Components -- The Phone Handset -- Subscriber Identity Module -- Memory Expansion Cards -- Mobile Phone Software -- The Mobile Phone Forensics Hierarchy -- Seizing and Handling Cell Phones -- Mobile Phone Forensic Tools -- Further Reading

Front Cover -- FORENSIC ENGINEERING -- PUBLISHED AND FORTHCOMING TITLES IN THE ADVANCED FORENSIC SCIENCE SERIES -- FORENSIC ENGINEERING: Advanced Forensic Science Series -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- SENIOR EDITOR: BIOGRAPHY -- LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS -- FOREWORD -- PREFACE -- 1. Introduction -- Principles of Forensic Science -- What Is Forensic Science? -- The Trace as the Basic Unit of Forensic Science -- Two Native Principles -- Nonnative Principles -- Further Reading -- Relevant Websites -- Forensic Classification of Evidence -- Introduction -- Methods of Classification -- Set Theory -- Taxonomy -- Manufacturing -- Forensic Approaches to Classification -- Class-Level Information -- Uniqueness and Individualization -- Relationships and Context -- Further Reading -- Interpretation/The Comparative Method -- Introduction -- Analogy and Comparison within a Forensic Process -- The Comparative Method within Forensic Science -- Further Reading -- Forensic Engineering/Accident Reconstruction/Biomechanics of Injury/Philosophy, Basic Theory, and Fundamentals -- Introduction -- Basic Principles -- Methodology -- Accident Reconstruction -- Occupant Kinematics and Related Concepts -- Biomechanics of Injuries -- Further Reading -- Key Terms -- Review Questions -- Discussion Questions -- Additional Readings -- 2. Investigations -- Collection and Chain of Evidence -- Introduction -- Scene Examination -- Evidence Collection -- Control Samples -- Chain of Custody -- Further Reading -- Relevant Website -- Accident Investigation-Determination of Cause -- Introduction -- Targets -- Accident Analysis -- Postcrash Movement -- Collision Model -- Material Properties in the Contact Area -- Eccentric Impacts -- The Full Impact -- The Sliding Impact -- Energy Equivalent Speed -- Stiffness-Based and Mesh-Based Impact Models -- Precrash Movement -- The Driver's Reaction

Forensic Fingerprints, the latest in the Advanced Forensic Science Serieswhich grew out of the recommendations from the 2009 NAS Report: Strengthening Forensic Science: A Path Forward, serves as a graduate level text for those studying and teaching fingerprint detection and analysis, and will also prove to be an excellent reference for forensic practitioner libraries and for use in casework. Coverage includes fingerprint science, friction ridge print examination, AFIS, foot and palm prints, and the professional issues practitioners may encounter. Edited by a world-renowned leading forensic expert, this book is a long overdue solution for the forensic science community.Provides basic principles of forensic science and an overview of interpretation and comparative methodsContains information on the chemistry of print residue and the visualization of latent printsCovers fingerprint science, friction ridge print examination, AFIS, and foot and palm printsIncludes a section on professional issues, from crime scene to court, lab reports, health and safety, and certificationIncorporates effective pedagogy, key terms, review questions, discussion questions, and additional reading suggestions

Front Cover -- MATERIALS ANALYSIS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE -- PUBLISHED AND FORTHCOMING TITLES IN THE ADVANCEDFORENSIC SCIENCE SERIES -- MATERIALS ANALYSIS IN FORENSIC SCIENCE -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- SENIOR EDITOR: BIOGRAPHY -- LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS -- FOREWORD -- Reference -- PREFACE -- 1. Overview -- Principles of Forensic Science -- What Is Forensic Science? -- The Trace as the Basic Unit of Forensic Science -- Two Native Principles -- Nonnative Principles -- Further Reading -- Relevant Websites -- Forensic Classification of Evidence -- Introduction -- Methods of Classification -- Set Theory -- Taxonomy -- Manufacturing -- Forensic Approaches to Classification -- Class-Level Information -- Uniqueness and Individualization -- Relationships and Context -- Further Reading -- Interpretation/The Comparative Method -- Introduction -- Analogy and Comparison within a Forensic Process -- The Comparative Method within Forensic Science -- Further Reading -- Trace Evidence Overview -- Introduction -- Trace, Physical Evidence, or Trace Evidence? -- Trace -- Physical Evidence -- Trace Evidence -- Locard Exchange Principle -- The Three Rs of Trace Evidence-Recognition, Recording, and Recovery -- Recovery of Trace Evidence -- Examination of Trace Evidence -- Generalities -- Analysis -- Recent Analytical Developments -- Interpretation of Trace Evidence -- Conclusion -- Further Reading -- Relevant Websites -- Microchemistry -- Introduction -- Types of Microchemical Reactions -- Spot Tests -- Crystal Tests -- Solubility Tests -- Microchemical Analysis -- Further Reading -- Relevant Websites -- Materials Analysis and Failure Analysis -- The Role of Materials Analysis in Determining Causation of Failure -- Techniques for Determining Morphology -- Microscopy in Materials Analysis -- Optical Microscopy -- Specimen Preparation for Microstructural Examination

The Advanced Forensic Science Seriesgrew out of the recommendations from the 2009 NAS Report: 'Strengthening Forensic Science: A Path Forward.' This volume, Firearm and Toolmark Examination and Identification,will serve as a graduate-level text for those studying and teaching firearm and toolmark examination and identification. It will also prove an excellent reference for forensic practitioner's libraries or use in their casework. Coverage includes a wide variety of tools and toolmarks, analysis of gunshots, ammunition, gunshot wounds and professional issues they may encounter. Provides basic principles of forensic science and an overview of firearms and toolmarksContains information on a wide variety of tools and toolmarksCovers the analysis and interpretation of gunshots, ammunition and gunshot woundsIncludes a section on professional issues, such as: from crime scene to court, lab reports, and health and safetyIncorporates effective pedagogy, key terms, review questions, discussion question and additional reading suggestions

Professional Issues in Forensic Sciencewill introduce students to various topics they will encounter within the field of Forensic Science. Legal implications within the field will focus on expert witness testimony and procedural rules defined by both legislative statute and court decisions. These decisions affect the collection, analysis, and court admissibility of scientific evidence, such as the Frye and Daubert standards and the Federal Rules of Evidence. Existing and pending Forensic Science legislation will be covered, including laws governing state and national DNA databases. Ethical concerns stemming from the day-to-day balancing of competing priorities encountered by the forensic student will be discussed. Such competing priorities may cause conflicts between good scientific practice and the need to expedite work, meet legal requirements, and satisfy client's wishes. The role of individual morality in Forensic Science and competing ethical standards between state and defense experts will be addressed. Examinations of ethical guidelines issued by various professional forensic organizations will be conducted. Students will be presented with examples of ethical dilemmas for comment and resolution. The management of crime laboratories will provide discussion on quality assurance/quality control practices and the standards required by the accreditation of laboratories and those proposed by Scientific Working Groups in Forensic Science. The national Academy of Sciences report on Strengthening Forensic Science will be examined to determine the impact of the field. Professional Issues in Forensic Scienceis a core topic taught in forensic science programs. This volume will be an essential advanced text for academics and an excellent reference for the newly practicing forensic scientist. It will also fit strategically and cluster well with our other forensic science titles addressing professional issues. Introduces readers to various topics they will encounter within the field of Forensic Science Covers legal issues, accreditation and certification, proper analysis, education and training, and management issues Includes a section on professional organizations and groups, both in the U.S. and Internationally Incorporates effective pedagogy, key terms, review questions, discussion question and additional reading suggestions

Forensic Biology provides coordinated expert content from world-renowned leading authorities in forensic biology. Covering the range of forensic biology, this volume in the Advanced Forensic Science Series provides up-to-date scientific learning on DNA analysis. Technical information, written with the degreed professional in mind, brings established methods together with newer approaches to build a comprehensive knowledge base for the student and practitioner alike. Review and discussion questions allow the text to be used in classrooms, training programs, and numerous other applications. Se

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Important Moments in the History of the Forensic Sciences -- 1 History -- 2 The Nature of Evidence -- 3 Pathology -- 4 Fingerprints -- 5 Trace Evidence -- 6 DNA -- 7 Firearms -- 8 Anthropology -- 9 Expert Testimony -- Notes -- Index.

Unlike the private sector, no single overarching metric exists to evaluate public sector performance. Without concepts such as profit, it can be difficult for government agencies to be accountable to stakeholders. Unless organizations have a clear strategy that holds performance to account, the organization can become pathological and never truly succeed. Momentum has been building towards evidence-based evaluations and management in government, inspired by the use of evidence-based decision-making, made popular by Michael Lewis' book Moneyball. This article presents a platform for adopting the forensic version of 'moneyball', the FORESIGHT Project, as a strategic tool to set metrics as goals, develop ways to achieve them, and improve the performance of public forensic service providers.